To reiterate, though, for my intents and purposes, not attempting to
practice homeopathy but to give a nod of support that it "first, does
no harm", I think Nursing Mothers Herbal is a great reference.

Cheers!
Liz
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On Feb 15, 2012, at 8:33 PM, "Jennifer Tow, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> A book on herbs will give no information whatsoever on homeopathy. The plant belladonna (deadly nightshade), for example is a poison and should never be ingested as an herb, but the homeopathic remedy keeps moms off abx for mastitis every time--and not bc they think it will--but because homeopathy works. Without destroying the gut and risking a lifetime of chronic disease. Homeopathic remedies that anyone might purchase are safe, although I am not  a fan of mixed remedies like Calmes Forte, bc it's the least effective way to use homeopathy. The rare remedy that is not safe to use w/o homeopathic supervision will not be available to consumers.
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> One of the nice things about living in France is that every single pharmacy carries homeopathic remedies and almost all MDs know how to use them, at least at a basic level. Last year, when our cat was sick, I took her to a vet and he wanted to treat her for a possible bowel obstruction. I told him our vet in the US is a homeopath and w/o flinching he wrote a script for a homeopathic remedy that we filled at the pharmacy. She was well within 24 hours.
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> Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA & France
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> Date:    Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:23:31 -0600
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> Subject: Re: Calms Forte while breastfeeding?
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> Basically, homeopathic medicines are harmless, just as placebos are harmless -
> unless you believe they will harm you. No flame intended.
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> On Behalf Of Erie Melnychuk
> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 9:30 AM
> Subject: Calms Forte while breastfeeding?
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> I have a client asking me if Calms Forte (by Hylands) is safe while
> breastfeeding. I have searched high and low with no avail. The active
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> As far as I've seen, the last 3 ingredients are safe, but I've been seeing mixed
> reviews on passiflora (best I can find is that it causes uterine contractions).
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> If anyone else has any helpful info I'd appreciate it!! Thanks!
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